| HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 18 March 2021 |
| Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. | |  This week's digest contains advice on keeping workplaces safe as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are eased. We also have guidance to help you work at height safely. In addition, there are details on inspector-led training workshops, news of HSE's recent enforcement activity and links to current vacancies here at HSE. For all the latest health and safety updates visit our website. | | | HSE has produced a signposting page that provides the latest information on any changes related to workplace safety following the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Our page on keeping workplaces safe as restrictions are eased covers the government's roadmap out of lockdown and advice on returning to work safely. It also explains which restrictions are not changing and provides details of advice from public health bodies and other government departments on requirements not enforced by HSE: - mass asymptomatic testing in education settings
- workplace testing
- NHS Test and Trace
- vaccinations
- face coverings
Read the new signposting guide so you can ensure your workplace remains COVID-secure as restrictions are eased. For a full range of COVID-related health and safety at work information and advice, visit our coronavirus pages.  Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. The latest annual figures (2019/20) revealed that 29 workers were killed in a fall from height last year. Our working at height website shows what employers should do to protect employees. It includes a helpful step-by-step guide on how to assess the risks and prevent falls. You can find advice on how employers can comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 by either purchasing or downloading Working at height: A brief guide | A mattress manufacturer has been fined £66,000 after an employee suffered multiple injuries due to being dragged into a machine. The employee was drawn into a NG-06 Semi-Automatic Mattress Rolling Machine, injuring his arm, shoulder, ribs and neck. Read this press release for full details on this prosecution. Other recent enforcement news includes:  HSE is looking to recruit regulatory scientists and toxicologists for our Chemicals Regulation Division. Based in either Bootle, Merseyside or York, the 60 available roles will be focused on protecting human health and the environment from the effects of potentially harmful substances. Get more information and/or apply to these vacancies at the links below: The closing date for applications is 12 April 2021 and the anticipated start date is autumn 2021. For a look at all our available vacancies, please visit this webpage. | Gain regulatory insight by seeing the world through an inspector's eyes... Follow the links below for more details on selected upcoming events and courses, or to book your place: View HSE's schedule of upcoming training courses and events. | | You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics. | | | | |
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